How to Reinvent Yourself During an Industry Downturn
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As our host Brian Baglow always says, “If there’s one constant in the games’ industry, it’s change.” In this episode, we switch gears from talking about how to make winning titles to discussing a winning strategy that will allow you to ride the waves of change—not be crushed by them. Faith Price, Director of Growth Marketing at DoubleDown Interactive, and Gwen Kestrel, digital marketer, educator, and co-founder of Bold Cat Studios, join Peggy Anne Salz and Brian to dive into how to reinvent yourself during a downturn—something both of them have done more than once. Whether you’re facing a layoff, pivoting careers, or future-proofing your skills, learn how to turn setbacks into opportunities—from leveraging your network to building a ‘feel-good book’ and even designing a custom role for yourself. Tune in to discover how to stay resilient, relevant, and ready to thrive, no matter what the market looks like.
CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
03:45 - Gwen's journey
05:21 - Mentally preparing for change
10:20 - Tools to be comfortable with uncertainty
13:44 - Creating a role for yourself
18:12 - Apply for the job you aren't qualified for
21:50 - Identify what brings you joy
27:13 - Feeling lost
29:30 - Leaning on your network
32:51 - Brian's advice
34:29 - How AI can help
41:50 - Advice on starting over
44:45 - Favourite games Q&A
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